Background
Wendel, William Hall was born on November 15, 1914 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel Hall and Edna Pearl (Wendell) Wendel.
manufacturing company executive
Wendel, William Hall was born on November 15, 1914 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel Hall and Edna Pearl (Wendell) Wendel.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1936. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1940. Doctor of Laws, Niagara University, 1964.
Doctor of Science, Clarkson College of Technology, 1971.
Assistant to president, United Engineering Company, 1946; assistant to president, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1947; manager coated products division, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1948-1952; vice president coated products division, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1952-1957; group vice president charge of four divisions, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1957-1959; executive vice president, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1959-1962; president, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1962-1978; also director, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York president, Kennecott Corporation, New York City, 1978-1979; vice-chairman, director, consultant, Kennecott Corporation, New York City, 1979-1980. Chairman, Board Of Directors Polaris Industries Inc., 1981-1986. Visiting professor, executive-in-residence, enterprise chair Cornell Univercity, 1980.
Board directors Roger Tory Peterson Institute Served to Commander United States Navy, 1940-1945. Member American Society Corporation Executives Clubs: Buffalo, Niagara, Country of Buffalo, Niagara Falls Country, Chatham, The Landings.
Married Louise Davis, June 22, 1940. Children: William Hall, Jeffrey Philip, Christine.